Philadelphia or Pittsburgh: Which City Should I Choose?
Pennsylvania’s two major cities—Philadelphia and Pittsburgh—are key geographic connectors and historical seats of political and economic influence in the U.S. These two urban centers have much to offer those moving to the next stage of their career. In this installment of Which City Should I Choose? we compare Philadelphia and Pittsburgh so you can decide which city is a better fit for you.
Continue reading…The Top 5 MBA Grad Salaries in Pennsylvania
Where should you earn your MBA in Pennsylvania if you want to walk away with a high salary upon graduation? We’re breaking down the top five MBA programs for high salaries in Pennsylvania: Wharton, Tepper, Smeal, Katz, and LeBow.
Continue reading…Where Should I Work: Google or Oracle?
Tech is a sociocultural juggernaut. It exerts its omnipotent force not only in terms of the services and products we elect to uphold our modern world, but also in terms of how we make a living. One might argue that in one shape or form, most of us work in—or for—the tech industry. If you’re the glass half-full type, the pervasiveness of tech suggests there are more opportunities to tilt the industry—even slightly—toward social good.
Continue reading…Wharton’s MBA Deferred Admission Program Expanding
Promising undergraduate students outside of the University of Pennsylvania will now have a chance to participate in The Wharton School MBA deferred admissions program. This adds to the Wharton School’s existing Moelis Advance Access Program for UPenn undergraduates and the MBA sub-matriculation program for Wharton undergraduates.
Continue reading…Top MBA Jobs: Investment Banking Analyst
Landing a job in an investment firm is a top goal for many MBAs. They want to bring their talents and knowledge to investors, banks, and corporations who can benefit from their expertise. It’s an exciting and very demanding career field, especially in the wake of the Great Recession of 2008 and 2009.
Banks, brokerages, and financial services firms are looking for candidates that have deep and broad insight into the industry and a willingness to learn more. That’s how you get started as an Investment Banking Analyst. Continue reading…
The Wharton School Debuts New Full-Time MBA Deadlines
Hopeful applicants to the full-time MBA Class of 2022 at the Wharton School have some new deadlines to remember. In addition, the school revealed its next rounds of MBA/MA–Lauder and JD/MBA deadlines.
Wharton Full-Time MBA Deadlines
Round One
Application Deadline: Sep. 17, 2019
Interview Decision: Oct. 27, 2019
Decision Release: Dec. 18, 2019
Round Two
Application Deadline: Jan. 7, 2020
Interview Decision: Feb. 13, 2020
Decision Release: March 26, 2020
Round Three
Application Deadline: April 1, 2020
Interview Decision: April 16, 2020
Decision Release: May 8, 2020
Wharton MBA/MA–Lauder and JD/MBA Deadlines
Round One
Application Deadline: Sep. 17, 2019
Decision Release: Dec. 18, 2019
Round Two
Application Deadline: Jan. 7, 2020
Decision Release: March 26, 2020
